Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Human beings are often walking the fine line between trying to do the best they can and recognizing they might need or want to do better - choosing to do the work to explore the latter path is an act of strength and bravery. In therapy, we will work together to develop a trusting and caring relationship to help you navigate this path. We will collaborate in identifying and applying your strengths and values to support you in working through your concerns and moving toward living as your most grounded and authentic self. I have experience working with both teens and adults and welcome both to my practice.

Is unprocessed trauma leaving you frozen in the past? Does crippling anxiety keep you worrying about the future? Is a debilitating depression preventing you from seeing beauty in the present moment? Any of these issues can make you feel like giving up. You may have tried various ways of overcoming these challenges with little success. Therapy can be the anchor you need in these times of turbulence.

You're not good enough. This annoying, familiar voice keeps showing up. It's just one of the ways trauma has left a mark. Your anxiety often turns into irritability and you end up snapping at people which makes you angry at yourself. Now you'll be losing sleep over-analyzing this at night. The next day, you wake up tired and grumpy. When someone asks how you are, you fake a smile and answer "good." It's not like you can say "I was up most of the night replaying an unpleasant social interaction over and over in my head, again." It's exhausting fighting your own thoughts and feelings.

I believe that we all have the power to become who we want to be. It is through therapy and working together that I can help you reach your potential. Practicing for 20 years, I hold a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School, and am a graduate of the Hartford Family Institute Training Program. I am licensed in the state of NY as a Mental Health Counselor.

I am a collaborative, direct, and affirming therapist. In my work with clients, I utilize an integrated approach that is tailored to meet the individual needs of clients. My approach to therapy includes but is not limited to, exploring different parts of oneself with IFS therapy, modifying maladaptive thoughts and beliefs using CBT, Emotion regulation and behavioral change using DBT, mindfulness/relaxation and Trauma work using CPT and IFS.

I believe the purpose of psychotherapy is to ease emotional and relationship difficulties and increase satisfaction in life. Clients come to therapy with diverse needs, but typically they are seeking help either to deal with immediate life crises or to address ongoing challenges. In my practice these have included issues of anxiety and depression; bereavement; effects of trauma ; parenting and relationship concerns; and varied behavior problems. I see both children and adults and have a subspecialty in couples counseling. For psychotherapeutic techniques to be successful they must be adapted to the client's unique needs and circumstances.

"You were born with wings. Why crawl when you can fly?" ~Rumi. Therapy should be a wonderful experience of growth and healing. In a creative, nurturing environment, we will work together to release the effects of past trauma and courageously move forward to create a fulfilling and healthy future. I am a licensed psychotherapist possessing 20+ years of experience treating those struggling with a wide variety of life stressors. As the Program Director at one of NewYork's largest Trauma One Behavioral Health Units , I have passionately treated thousands of individuals, helping them in their recovery to experience a life filled with joy and meaning.

Are you in 'Survival Mode?' Do you find yourself replaying memories that make you feel scared, anxious or uncomfortable in your body? PTSD , anxiety, phobias, and codependency in relationships can be manifestations of our past dictating our present experience. Fortunately, just as our body knows how to heal from a paper-cut, our brain knows how to heal from our past. Trauma -informed techniques allow us to keep the knowledge of the past while loosing any pain or negative beliefs associated with those memories.

Welcome to my page; I am happy you are here! For many young people struggling to establish their career, relationships, and identities, therapy can be a refuge in a fast-paced world. I’m here to provide an oasis of calm, giving you space to be present to your feelings and listen to your inner voice. Together we’ll work to develop a robust psychological toolkit, using techniques like cognitive restructuring, trauma -focused breath work, EMDR and self parenting. Whatever you seek to gain from therapy, I am here for you.

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation but in connection. I care deeply about co-creating a safe, nurturing therapeutic space, one where you (individually or with your partner/family) can identify and divest yourself of the internalized narratives and patterns that no longer serve you. Our beliefs are shaped largely by the stories we have been told all our lives - by family, peers, culture, religion, and larger systems that we may not even be aware of. In partnership, we can examine what narratives you want to hold onto and which ones hold you back from living in alignment with the person/couple/family you want to be.

Everyone struggles through life but sometimes it can become too overwhelming and we need some help to get through it. Healing is what therapy is all about.

I believe that all things are connected; mind, body, and spirit and with this I treat the whole person. With my eclectic style; I provide CBT with a focus on Trauma , Relational and Play therapy (with children) and to adults who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse. I want to help you and your family DISRUPT the patterns that Trauma is creating in your life right now and support you in gaining a empowering future!

Welcome! I am a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples in New York City.

Sometimes the most overwhelming step can be the first one: Finding a therapist who feels like a good fit for you. I aim to create a safe, warm environment for you to come and unpack the content of your life—your past, your current struggles, and your thoughts about how to design the future you want for yourself. With the freedom to speak candidly about issues that are causing you distress comes the power to start making change.

If you’re navigating the effects of trauma or stress in your every day life, it can feel hard to know where to start. Often people find that their relationship with their body or food has suffered because of what they’ve been through. Others find themselves not feeling understood by the people around them. These problems may feel complex or overwhelming, but you are not alone! I specialize in providing care for trauma / PTSD , anxiety, mood, and disordered eating.

I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I accept clients of all ages, genders, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I work with the full spectrum of mental health concerns and persons who have histories of complex trauma as well as persons seeking help mastering life transitions or existential or relationship issues. I work with you on a path of self-discovery so you may gain an understanding of deep personal truths and bring about desired change. My goal is to empower you to develop a greater sense of agency and self-efficacy so that you become the most actualized version of yourself.